Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France, France’s national tourism development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation, technical support and knowledge exchange ahead of the World Expo in Riyadh.
Global hospitality group Accor has announced that it has sealed a partnership deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bin Dawood Investment Company, to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, including an 850-room Novotel property in Makkah.
HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a royal decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah International Airport Authority, reported Wam.
Bahrain will host the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain from November 2-5, marking the Kingdom’s first time hosting the event and reinforcing its growing status as a leading global business events destination.
Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector has remained resilient despite broader international travel disruptions, supported by religious tourism, sustained domestic travel and revenue and cost optimisation, according to JLL’s KSA Hotels Market Dynamics Q2 2026 report.
flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, is marking one year of operations to Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot, strengthening connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has confirmed Sabre as its official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), data and digital transformation in the travel industry.
Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has strengthened its sustainability credentials, with its properties receiving Green Key, Travelife and Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) recognition for responsible hotel operations.
Business travel and entertainment spending across the Gulf remained resilient this summer, with MENA business travel bookings rising 34.2% year on year, led by Saudi Arabia, according to data from Tumodo and Platinumlist.
InnerG, a UAE homegrown fitness studio co-founded by Rafif Tarek Alhassen, has opened its first location at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing multiple fitness and wellness disciplines together under one roof.
